In 1995, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas. The Plaza commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. The site features native plants and trees and a flowing stream in a natural setting and a re-creation of a cattle drive in bronze with longhorn steers being driven by three cowboys on horses. Each piece of bronze art was created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas. It is located adjacent to the Dallas Convention Center at Young and Griffin between the historical Pioneer Cemetery and the Dallas Convention Center. Pioneer Plaza represents the largest public open space in the central business district.
Other features of Pioneer Plaza include a waterfall, man-made cliffs, native plant life and the small historic details on the sculptures.
A true reminder of how it used to be in Texas -- what's more Texan than a cattle drive. Authentic, well done life-sized animals and cowboys in bronze -- captured while drive is in progress. Loved...
Cool green space in downtown Dallas just a couple blocks from the museums and Dealey Plaza. Loads of cattle sculptures to look at and take pictures with. It's fun to wander around and enjoy from...
Pioneer Plaza is a must see place for everyone visiting Dallas to visit. The Plaza commemorates Dallas' beginnings by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. (According yo Wikipedia).
